Nurse Retirement card

One of my friends asked me to make a retirement card for a relative of hers that retired from nursing.  I asked for her hair color and went for it...

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size

White paper - X-Press It Blending card

Aqua paper - Paper Accents Aqua Stash Pack card stock

The Ink Road Stamps - Emma stamp

Mulberry Wood - Relax stamp 

Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

Newtons Nook Designs - Framework die

Copic Markers - BG72, BG75, C00, C7, E00, E47, E49, R01 and YR00

Retired Goodbye Crap card

I'm looking forward to retirement.  Gardening in the summer, reading, crafting...finishing all the projects that I've started and haven't finished...  I love this sweet little grumpy cat.  

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card

Beige paper- 70# Driftwood Royal Sundance Fiber text

Blue papers - Recollections Cool Waters card stock

Taylored Expressions - Clocked Out Grumpling stamps and die
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Lawn Fawn - Large Stitched Circle Stackables die
My Favorite Things - Stitched Mini Scallop Circle Stackable
Copic Markers -  BG72, BG75,  E15, E41, E70, E71, E74 and E93

Retired card

Oh how I wish it was me....not yet but I'll have a nice craft stash when I do!  It's good to have goals like that.  This is another fun stamp set from Art Impressions and appropriate for a summertime retirement.  Or even winter if they are heading south to escape the snow and cold.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size

White paper - X-Press It Blending card

Blue paper - Colorbok Blue Promenade card stock

Green paper - Recollections Feathered Greens card stock

Art Impressions - Retired stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Lawn Fawn - Grassy Border die

Copic Markers - B0000, B93, B95, BG53, C1, C4, E00, E13, E18, E23, R01, R17, R29, R32, Y00, YR00 and YR21

Bear & Bees card

This is another card that can be used for many occasions.  I might use it as a birthday or retirement card or just to brighten someone's day.  

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
Gold & Black paper - Recollections Essentials card stockWhite paper - X-Press It Blending Card
Whipper Snapper Designs - Curious Clyde stamp
Mama Elephant - Sweetest Greetings stamp
Deep Red - Honey Comb background stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

Ranger - Saffron ink

Lawn Fawn - Large Stitched 4 Bar Rectangles die

Kraft Color Sequins - rainbow pack

Copic Markers - BG10, BV02, C6, E13, E21, Y13, Y15, Y21, YG11 and YR21

Recliner Relaxation card

I think this is a familiar scene that we've all witnessed many times.  I like this card since it can be used for a birthday, Father's Day or even as a retirement card.  Although for retirement, I plan to start working on my paper and stamp stash full time and maybe I'll make a dent on it within 10 years time.

Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
Gold paper - Recollections Spice Market card stock
Blue & Gray paper - Recollections Essentials card stock
White paper - X-Press It Blending Card
Art Impressions - Lazy Boy stamp
Penny Black - Sunny Days stamp

Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

Copic Markers - B02, B93, B95, C1, C3, C4, C6, E00, E15, E18, E31, E43, R17, R27, W3, W4, W5, Y15, YG06 and YR00

Relax & Enjoy card

I love when you find a versatile stamp that can be used for lots of occasions which is why I kept the inside with just a general saying pointed towards no specific holiday/occasion.  I figure it can be used for a birthday, Father's Day or for a retirement.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Dark Red paper - Recollections Shades of Red card stock
Green paper - Recollections Earth card stock
Your Next Stamp - Great Catch stamp
Penny Black - Friendship stamp
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Arch Stackables
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - B0000, E11, E15, R01, R29, YG67, C0, C1, C3, C4 and C7

Relax Retirement Cards

Retirement...we all work so hard for that golden ring that always seems out of reach on the carousel.  For me, crafting and food blogging full time seems like my idea of relaxation.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
Blue background paper - The Paper Studio Pastel Cardstock
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Mulberry Wood Relax stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - E00, E11, E13, E15, E18 E23, B00, B45, C1, RV29, YG06 and G17